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North Bay Inn

2.0 star property
Adults-only motel near San Francisco Bay

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Reception
A North Bay Inn sign with a vacancy message, surrounded by landscaping and a building with a red-tiled roof.
A breakfast bar with various food items and a coffee machine.
A hotel reception area with a television displaying a news program, a vase with flowers, and a water dispenser.
A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a nightstand, and a table with a tray.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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855 Francisco Blvd E, San Rafael, CA, 94901
  • Place, Mission San Rafael Arcangel
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Dominican University of California
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Golden Gate Bridge
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Airport, Oakland, CA (OAK-Oakland Intl.)
    ‪46 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Room, King suite

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a chair, and a small table with a tray.

Standard Room, King suite

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(21 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a lamp, a television, and a framed picture on the wall.

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(27 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

Standard Room, King bed

7.4 out of 10
Good
(8 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Standard Single Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the area

San Rafael

Canal stay.Your stay at this Canal motel places you within 2 miles (3 km) of Marin Country Mart and Mission San Rafael Arcangel. San Francisco Bay and Larkspur Ferry Terminal are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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What's nearby

  • Mission San Rafael Arcangel - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Dominican University of California - 3 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Marin County Civic Center - 6 min drive - 6.0 km
  • Golden Gate Bridge - 18 min drive - 18.8 km
  • Golden Gate Park - 29 min drive - 27.4 km

Getting around

  • Berkeley Station - 19 min drive
  • Oakland Intl. Airport (OAK) - 50 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mi Pueblo Food Center - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Glyka Sweets - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Picante - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Circle K - ‬5 min walk

About this property

North Bay Inn

Adults-only motel near San Francisco Bay
As a guest of North Bay Inn, you'll find coffee/tea in a common area and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Public spaces have free WiFi. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this San Rafael motel.

  • 20 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 2 buildings
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Smoking in designated areas
North Bay Inn offers 20 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and complimentary newspapers. 43-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee/tea makers are provided. Rooms have partially open bathrooms. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This San Rafael motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and irons/ironing boards. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 43-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 3:00 AM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children younger than 21 are not allowed at this adults-only property. All guests 21 and older are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: USD 100.00 per accommodation, per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 21 years old
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 21 years old. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, and JCB International. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • This is an adults-only property and guests under 21 years old aren't allowed.

Property is also known as

North Bay Inn
North Bay Inn San Rafael
North Bay San Rafael
North Bay Inn Motel
North Bay Inn San Rafael
North Bay Inn Motel San Rafael

Frequently asked questions

How close is North Bay Inn to the airport?

North Bay Inn is 30 mi (50-min drive) away from the Oakland Intl. Airport (OAK) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at North Bay Inn?

As of Aug 6, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at North Bay Inn on Aug 9, 2026 start from CA $180, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does North Bay Inn have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at North Bay Inn.

How close is North Bay Inn to the beach?

This motel is 5.3 mi (11-min drive) from McNears Beach Country Park and 8.8 mi (17-min drive) from Keller Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does North Bay Inn offer free breakfast?

North Bay Inn does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at North Bay Inn?

No, there is no casino at this motel, but San Pablo Lytton Casino (17-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at North Bay Inn?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 3:00 AM.

Is there free parking at North Bay Inn?

This motel offers free self parking.

Does North Bay Inn have a pool?

North Bay Inn does not have a pool.

Does North Bay Inn have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this motel.

How close is North Bay Inn to downtown San Rafael?

North Bay Inn is 1.5 mi away from San Rafael.

North Bay Inn Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 326 out of 968 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 345 out of 968 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 169 out of 968 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 63 out of 968 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 65 out of 968 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

GABRIEL

Liked: Cleanliness
Good place
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Aleksandr

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Pretty nice affordable hotel! I will definitely be coming back! Cards sometimes don’t work but the front desk staff will help fix that. Overall it was pretty clean and tidy, excellent experience.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

The property has regular look to it from the outside, but the room is what counts and they seem to have been recently modernized to give you the big hotel look and feel.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Maria

Staff was nice, quiet stay.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

JAZMINE

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spacious room, friendly staff. Good rates
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dennis

Liked: Cleanliness
Yes
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Easy access to freeway and parking lot is simple
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Amogh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and spacious, with ample storage for two people. The motel is conveniently located near the I580-101 freeway junction, which is an added bonus.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Great stay!
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Betty

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Sybill

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was clean and helpful staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Shuvo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Generally clean place to get a bed for the night. Property is quite clean and up to date for the price you pay.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Lilitie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A great, short stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Valentin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice place to stay for a few nights.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms and property, super friendly staff, will stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Leslie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Just a quiet motel.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Adrain

I like this place is good the hotel and the The lady was very kind and welcomed us with a smile.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Brittney

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean, friendly, great price.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

daniel

Ease of check in
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good price and housekeeping was excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Raj Lalith

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The stay was good
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Marlene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a very nice place to.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024